Foreign Enlistment Act 1870
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to regulate the conduct of Her Majesty's Subjects during the existence of hostilities between foreign states with which Her Majesty is at peace. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 33 & 34 Vict. c. 90 |
| Territorial extent | All dominions of Her Majesty |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 9 August 1870 |
| Commencement | United Kingdom: 9 August 1870 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Statute Law Revision Act 1883 |
| Relates to | Customs Act 1826 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 90) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that seeks to regulate mercenary activities of British citizens.
It received royal assent on 9 August 1870.